Seven years ago Delilah’s Art & Gift Shop was opened on East Main Street in Front Royal by three friends who loved art (and shopping). Over the years it was converted to a little artist co-op and featured art and fine crafts by local artists.
It has been a wonderful little shop for local friends to meet and chat as well as a place to find unique, handmade items as well as fine art.
We loved that we were featured in Virginia Living Magazine. And that last year we were named by the Northern Virginia Daily as the Best Unique Gift Shop. Many, many thanks.
But today we will close Delilah’s door for the final time. It is bittersweet. It has been a wonderful experience working with some terrific artists and seeing their brilliant creations. I have loved meeting so many people who have shopped with us at Delilah’s. I especially loved talking with the many out-of-town visitors who have come to the shop and shared their splendid travel experiences. It has been delightful!
As a good friend reminded me yesterday, “when one door closes, another one opens”, and that is exactly what is happening now. As Delilah’s closes it’s doors it will only be closed for a short time.
We are announcing the Grand Opening of a new venture, The Studio – A Place for Learning! The Studio exists to create opportunities for community members to explore fine arts, crafts and other areas of personal development in a casual and recreational environment. Classes and workshops will be offered for a variety of skill levels ranging from the absolute beginner exploring a new craft to the experienced and seasoned artist or craftsman. The Studio is available for people of all abilities to explore and create. The space is available for rent for small groups whether for workshops, classes or parties at a very reasonable rate. Our ultimate goal is to help people overcome potential fears and discover their innate creativity by trying something new.
Put Friday, August 1st on your calendar. That will be the day of the Grand Opening of The Studio. We are planning many great activities that day for you to experience what we will be offering….and that day it will all be free. We hope you will embrace our new venture as you did Delilah’s.
We are truly grateful for the support you have given us all these years!
Have enjoyed Delilah’s and am looking forward to “The Studio” — due to the great person in charge. Sincerely Jean B.
Thanks so much Jean. I am looking forward to us to painting together for a long time!
Best wishes for your new adventure!
Best wishes in your new advenure!
Thanks!
I am sure this new chapter in your life will be a great success! Cannot wait to see what you do with The Studio!
We are from PA and found Delilah’s five years ago by chance as we traveled through Front Royal and loved the place so much, we stopped every time we passed through the town. So sad to see such a fun and unique shop close…we’ll miss stopping and discovering treasures, but wish The Studio well…sounds like a creative, nurturing space for all who aspire to express themselves through their art. Good Luck!!
Thank you so much for your kind words!!!
Sorry to see you closing Delilah’s Kelly, but good luck with your new venture The Studio. It sounds great!!